The news shows some protesting and eager to reopen the economy and allow the virus to play out and establish what is referred to as “herd immunity.” Others say the sheltering in place, social distancing and safety measures are working and are responsible to why the pandemic has not stricken many regions of our country as was initially predicted.

Sarasota Circuit Court Judge Hunter Carroll asked for each attorney to write memos and briefs relating to the issue of Force Majeure, and whether the pandemic rises to the level of an unforeseen event sometimes referred to as an act of God.